This is his competition, he recognises that he is a great left-back like him

This summer when Erik ten Hag arrived to lead the new team project he was very clear with his ambitions, he needed the support of the board to make signings to start this season, he knew there were many adjustments to make, the team did not qualify for the Champions League this year and the mood of the team was very low to try to motivate his players.

He came into the dressing room and realised that the team had to be strengthened, he had the support of the board to make signings for the club, he did not wait to see what he could get out of certain players, he instantly signed his first player of this ambitious project, the left back from Feyenoord, Tyrell Malacia, who came to Old Trafford to reinforce the position that Luke Shaw had.

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The English left back, Luke Shaw was surprised that he would have direct competition for his position, that caused the player to take the decision to change his mentality, the player was overweight, he started to work, he exercised his body to be in shape, gradually improved performance and Erik ten Hag noticed it, he began to give opportunities.

He also managed to reach a high level as his full back, after sharing the position for the last few weeks he commented, "I like Tyrell a lot, I sit next to him in the dressing room and he is a nice guy and an extremely good player. He's still very young and we get along very well and, for both of us, it's good to get along with someone who's in your position."

Tyrel Malacia and Luke Shaw are battling it out for the left-back position and are friends

The two players push each other to increase their level of play, there is respect for each other's work with these Red Devils players, they have shown Erik ten Hag that they have the commitment to the team and will add when either of these left backs are required to be used, the level of competition between them will increase more and more.